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Divorcing couples may disagree about the amount of child support they should have to pay after the dissolution of their marriage. In California, payments are determined using complicated and detailed guidelines. Having an experienced Woodland Hills child support lawyer on your side can provide peace of mind as you go through the process of ending your marriage.
Joni E. Salomon at the Salomon Law Corporation, A.P.C., is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist who can help walk you through the nuanced child support guidelines and ensure you know your available options. As a family lawyer, it’s her role to explain how support agreements work and help you understand your agreement options. Sometimes, reaching an agreement is contentious, and a lawyer can make a difference in your case outcome.
When a support payment is authorized based on the California Family Code, a court may order one or both of the child’s parents to pay an amount necessary to support the child financially. The California Family Code gives a formula based on each family’s situation, depending on:
Then, the court applies the statewide guideline formula to determine the amount to be paid. There are some additional costs, including childcare costs and costs for reasonable uninsured healthcare. Also, a court may order educational costs, costs for a child’s special needs, and visitation travel expenses.
When requesting child support in Woodland Hills, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ultimately determines support payment amounts. An online calculator can help estimate the amount of support required with the Child Support Guideline in California.
However, please keep in mind that the results are not guaranteed and that your actual support amounts may vary. The online calculator is only a tool designed to provide a quick estimate.
Additionally, since the amount ordered is based on each family’s situation, an experienced attorney can help estimate your child support payments. An attorney can ensure you receive enough financial support based on California child support procedures and laws.
There are many children who receive child support payments across California. The California Health and Human Services reported there were approximately 153,506 children as part of the child support caseload in 2024. Also, about $58,660,683.25 was provided in public assistance for child support in Los Angeles County in 2024.
With about 9.6 million Los Angeles County residents, the courts are frequently called on to make child support court calculations in our area. For help with a child support issue, contact an experienced Woodland Hills attorney.
An attorney can help protect your rights when negotiating an initial child support order or modification to an existing agreement. The Salomon Law Corporation, A.P.C., can build a strong case for the maximum amount of support your child deserves. We understand the complicated California child support laws, and we can work toward a fair outcome.
The Salomon Law Corporation, A.P.C., can provide compassionate support throughout your case. With your child’s financial future at stake, we know there’s no margin of error. We can help secure a support agreement that works well for your family.
A: Yes, child support in California may terminate if the child turns 18 years old, but they may continue until 19 years old if the child is in full-time high school, living at home, and unable to financially support themselves. Or, support may stop if the child passes away or becomes emancipated under the Emancipation of Minors Law.
A: No, California does not recognize a maximum amount of support payments for your child. The amount you may be expected to pay is determined based on your income, custody time, and some additional factors.
As with any family law issue, you may be facing a complex, emotional situation, and an attorney can provide reliable, objective advice. For help with any California family law matter, contact the Salomon Law Corporation, A.P.C., to discuss how we can provide legal assistance.
A: If parents in California share joint custody of their child, the Los Angeles County Superior Court may consider both the earning potential and current income of both parents. They then may require the parent earning more income to make child support payments. Yet, if both parents have equal physical custody of their child and have similar levels of income, the court may not order them to pay child support.
A: Yes, you are able to modify your child support agreement and obligations. There are a few situations that warrant modifying a finalized support agreement, such as an income change, relocation, or job loss. However, the modification isn’t automatic, and you must request that the court amend your support agreement via a motion.
An experienced Woodland Hills child support lawyer can help with modifying your California child support order. When circumstances change, your agreement should reflect your situation accurately.
Contact Joni E. Salomon at the Salomon Law Corporation, A.P.C., about your rights to child support, your obligations under a support agreement, or to modify your current agreement. We are dedicated to helping families smoothly transition through challenging life changes. Joni can answer any questions you might have and explore your child support options privately.
Positioned in the core of Woodland Hills, our law firm is adjacent to Equinox and within easy reach of the Village Mall.
When you need help from a trusted attorney, contact the Salomon Law Corporation, A.P.C., to schedule your initial consultation with an experienced Woodland Hills child custody lawyer.
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